AWANI Review: Solar Energy Set for Takeoff in Malaysia?
As solar panel prices decrease, more Malaysians are turning to solar power. Verdant Solar CEO Zeth Lim notes a strong demand surpassing the current renewable energy capacity, and discusses ways to make the switch more accessible and attractive to everyone.
Sat Dec 23 2023
![Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698379128_TanSriJohariAbdul.jpg)
Parliament to use solar energy next year - Dewan Rakyat speaker
The Parliament is expected to incorporate the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year in its effort towards a more sustainable future.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684996032_FukhairudinMohdYus.jpg)
Etiqa launches insurance in shortfalls in solar panel energy output
Insurance and Takaful provider Etiqa today launched Solar Energy Shortfall Insurance (SESI).
Thu May 25 2023
![US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/41570544193_ChineseUSFlag.jpg)
US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns
The level of seizures reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Renewable energy to grow to new record in 2022: IEA Renewable energy to grow to new record in 2022: IEA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652347236_RenewablePower.jpg)
Renewable energy to grow to new record in 2022: IEA
The world will set a new record for renewable power capacity this year led by solar energy in China and Europe.
Thu May 12 2022
![Rosmah's defence in corruption case bare denial, says prosecution Rosmah's defence in corruption case bare denial, says prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645622782_Rosmahmansor.jpg)
Rosmah's defence in corruption case bare denial, says prosecution
The prosecution said it has proved its case on all three charges beyond a reasonable doubt against Rosmah.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Rosmah's trial postponed as her counsel tests positive for COVID-19 Rosmah's trial postponed as her counsel tests positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644901743_RosmahMansor.jpg)
Rosmah's trial postponed as her counsel tests positive for COVID-19
The High Court postponed Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial in connection with the solar energy project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak after her counsel tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue Feb 15 2022
![Will Beijing's 'green Olympics' really be green? Will Beijing's 'green Olympics' really be green?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641207094_solarpanels.jpg)
Will Beijing's 'green Olympics' really be green?
China wants to use the Beijing Winter Olympics to showcase its green credentials.
Mon Jan 03 2022
![Malaysia exploring collaboration with US on solar energy Malaysia exploring collaboration with US on solar energy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639566320_TBANTHONY.jpg)
Malaysia exploring collaboration with US on solar energy
Malaysia is looking forward to exploring cooperation with the US in its plan to introduce a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) into the Peninsular electricity system.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![Rosmah's solar project trial adjourned again as her MySejahtera status still orange Rosmah's solar project trial adjourned again as her MySejahtera status still orange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639126489_Rosmahmansor.jpg)
Rosmah's solar project trial adjourned again as her MySejahtera status still orange
Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial in connection with the solar energy project in Sarawak was postponed again as her MySejahtera status still showed that she had close contact with a COVID-19 case.
Fri Dec 10 2021
![Rosmah's solar project graft trial adjourned as she had close contact with COVID-19 case Rosmah's solar project graft trial adjourned as she had close contact with COVID-19 case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634815726_TBROSMAH.jpg)
Rosmah's solar project graft trial adjourned as she had close contact with COVID-19 case
Justice Mohamed also vacated tomorrow's hearing after Rosmah's counsel Jagjit Singh told the court that her MySejahtera status is orange.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![It's lights up for 19 Orang Asli families in Kahang It's lights up for 19 Orang Asli families in Kahang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638518395_yayasanpetronas.jpg)
It's lights up for 19 Orang Asli families in Kahang
After more than 20 years without electricity, Tok Batin Sari Achu said he and more than 70 villagers are grateful to receive the power source.
Fri Dec 03 2021
![Zero-emission vehicles, wind and solar energy seen taking off - Climate report Zero-emission vehicles, wind and solar energy seen taking off - Climate report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61550230463_SolarEnergy.jpg)
Zero-emission vehicles, wind and solar energy seen taking off - Climate report
The report predicted "dramatic" and "sweeping" changes in policy between now and 2025 across the energy, transport, industry and food sectors.
Mon Oct 18 2021
![Petronas to deploy solar energy to increase energy efficiency Petronas to deploy solar energy to increase energy efficiency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61584548822_petronas.jpg)
Petronas to deploy solar energy to increase energy efficiency
An effort towards progressing its sustainability agenda and achieving its aspirations of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.
Thu Jul 08 2021
![Apple to build battery-based solar energy storage project in California Apple to build battery-based solar energy storage project in California](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617248456_Apple.jpg)
Apple to build battery-based solar energy storage project in California
Apple said the project will store 240 megawatt-hours of energy, or enough to power more than 7,000 homes for one day.
Thu Apr 01 2021